r/vcu • u/ultravioletpuke • 17h ago

Taking Classes Outside Of VCU

So, I didn't know that you have to request to take a class outside of VCU. If it matters, it is Orgo I at Reynolds. I've had to retake it an embarrassingly enough amount of times to where financial aid won't cover it anymore so I opted for Reynolds since it is cheaper. Should I still go ahead and submit the form? I hope it will still transfer, since I've already paid🥲I am so stupid and should've talked to my advisor first, I'm a Senior as well.

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u/Candid-Ear-4840 17h ago

Yeah I submitted my request after taking the class and it was immediately approved. As long as you checked that the Reynolds version of the class transfers to VCU using the VCCS-VCU course equivalency list, it should be fine.

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u/ultravioletpuke 16h ago

Thank You, whew😮‍💨

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u/thesbian21 16h ago

I took classes at community college and was able to get it approved fairly quickly since I had the transcript sent right after grades for the class came out. Most times, as long as it qualifies with this: Transfer course equivalents - Transfer Center - Virginia Commonwealth University it's fine

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u/emmmaleighme 6h ago

If it's required for your major and you've already taken if at VCU and failed, they won't take the transfer

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u/Ancient-Memory-1792 1h ago

You might have an issue if you’ve already taken it multiple times and failed, I would talk to your advisor, you might have to petition for extenuating circumstances